Minnie (formerly Mini Me)

Minnie (ABR Alum Mini Me) came to us as foster in March of 2015. When we met her she was skinny and hesitant, but just as sweet as can be. Our two little dogs essentially picked her for us as she was the only Boxer of the bunch that we met that they didn’t react to. We fostered her for almost 3 months before we decided that she just had to stay. She has come such a long way from the somewhat shy girl that we first met in March. She no longer hangs her head low and she’s regained her jubilant Boxer spirit that Boxer owners all know and love. She is my Velcro dog, as she doesn’t really leave my side and she does not like it when I leave hers, but slowly she’s getting over that. Our two boys ages 6 and 2 absolutely adore Minnie with my oldest proudly declaring that he rescued her from the “Boxer rescue group” everywhere we go. Minnie is also my 2 year old’s shadow and follows him diligently around the yard. We’re not sure if she’s keeping him out of mischief or if they are plotting mischief together; sometimes, it feels like a little of both. Her ability to adjust her level of play between the adults and the children are one of the main reasons that we decided to keep her. It is amazing to watch her zoom around the yard, but as soon as the kids are outside she calms down and plays at their level. We really can’t imagine our lives without her and we’re so glad that we took the plunge to foster and eventually adopt.

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Although his name is Kapono, we call him Young Kapono in deference to his namesake who was gone far too soon. His name, Kapono, means “the good one, righteous” and so he is. Hawaiian names are not given lightly, without some reflection into the one being honored. Young Kapono is now 10 months old and is house and crate trained and does very well on leash. Yes, he’s a Boxer puppy with spurts of high energy and pure joy with life, and then he naps.

Young Kapono is blessed with a stunning flashy fawn coat with black eye patches, a black nose, a full natural tail, and one ear that just doesn’t seem to cooperate. He is heart worm negative and very healthy. He knows sit, shake, lay down, and stay and is eager for more. He lives with a couple young skin kids who he eagerly wakes up for school and waits for their return. He also has a 2 year old female Boxer to play with. He loves to play fetch, make noise with his squeaky toys, and fall asleep on the couch, oh, and belly rubs.

Young Kapono is a wonderful mix of high adventure, curiosity and energy with a certain reserve that allows him to fit into the moment. He adores his people and his fur buddy. He’s not a wild Boxer puppy, but he is the good one.

Calling all recent adopters! We need your success stories. If you have adopted an ABR dog, we would like to feature you and your Boxer on our Facebook fan page and website. Please send a brief story and 2-3 cute pictures to [email protected]

**The beautiful girl in the picture is my success story and a foster fail. Minnie formerly Mini Me.**

Thank you in advance, Jeannette ABR Success Story/Memorial volunteer ... See MoreSee Less